It sounds like Charlie Vickers could don Sauron’s amor in upcoming seasons ofThe Rings of Power, andthis will retroactively fix one problem with Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringsmovies. Sauron’s armor is an iconic character staple inThe Lord of the Ringsmovies, and it’s one of the few visuals the films associate with J.R.R. Tolkien’s villain. Sauron doesn’t have much of a physical presence in the films, with Jackson leaning into theEye of Sauron visualto depict the Dark Lord instead. We do get glimpses of his Necromancer persona, which typically see him wearing dark armor.
This likely has to do withSauron’s inability to take on his Fair Formin the Third Age, though it’s also a stylistic choice that makes him look more menacing and battle-ready. The image of Sauron in armor has become widely known, and it sounds likeThe Rings of Powercould put Vickers' versionof the character in the same getup. During an interview with the British newspaperI, Vickers admitted he’s excited to don “Sauron’s black armor,“admitting, “It’s a bit of a dream to wear that.” This doesn’t guarantee he will, but it would fix oneLOTRproblem.
Using Sauron’s Black Armor In The Rings Of Power Fixes A Major Movie Shortcoming
Sauron Doesn’t Get Much Characterization In Peter Jackson’s Adaptations
Although Jackson’s decision to focus on the Eye of Sauron works for his adaptations, it does weaken Sauron’s characterization throughout theLord of the Ringsmovies. Sauron feels more like an omnipresent force than a fully fleshed out villain. And while this seems to be what Jackson is going for, it removes some of the more interesting aspects of Tolkien’s character. The fact that Sauron is only seen in armor makes him feel even more distant and faceless, as we never see him reacting to things or even get an idea of who he really is.
Putting Vickers' take on the character in theLord of the Rings' movie armor would help bridge the gap between the two figures, highlighting that there’s a wholly formed villain underneath it.
This is a huge contrast toThe Rings of Power’s Sauron, who has far more characterization and shows a wide range of emotions — even if he’s callous and cold deep down. Putting Vickers' take on the character in theLord of the Rings' movie armor would help bridge the gap between the two figures, highlighting that there’s a wholly formed villain underneath it. This would retroactively help theLord of the Ringsmovies' villain feel more developed, even though the series and films aren’t technically connected.
The Rings Of Power’s Sauron Depiction Is Benefiting Peter Jackson’s Movies Years Later
It’s Making The Lord Of The Rings Villain Even More Iconic
Putting Vickers' Sauron in theLord of the Ringsarmor will help connect the two versions of the villain, but this isn’t the only wayThe Rings of Poweris benefiting Jackson’s movies. Years later,the Amazon show makes Tolkien’s main villain even more iconic in hindsight. Vickers' portrayal of Sauron is one for the history books, and the show’s writing of the character feels nuanced and true to Tolkien’s depiction of him. RewatchingThe Lord of the Rings,it’s easy to appreciate Sauron even more thanks toThe Rings of Power’s added context.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a multimedia franchise consisting of several movies and a TV show released by Amazon titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The franchise is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book series that began in 1954 with The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings saw mainstream popularity with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
